THREE months ago people in England and Wales only narrowly opposed a currency union but the latest figures show opposition has now grown from 43 per cent to 58 per cent.

MOST people in England and Wales are against sharing the pound with an independent Scotland, a new poll claims.

Research by YouGov shows attitudes down south have hardened since George Osborne ruled out the move in a speech in Edinburgh last week.

When the question was asked in November, people in England and Wales only narrowly opposed a currency union – with 43 per cent against it and 38 per cent in support. Now, opposition is at 58 per cent and support at 23 per cent.